Cheap flights in time for Tassie’s border reopening

Itching to get on a plane when borders open on October 26? We have compiled a list of the cheapest mainland-bound flights for when our borders are open. CHEAPEST DESTINATIONS >>

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On Friday, Premier Peter Gutwein announced a date for when Tasmania’s borders will reopen to safe states.

October 26 will be the date borders will reopen to “low-risk jurisdictions” including South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory and the ACT.

There has been no date given to when borders will reopen to Victoria, but New South Wales may also join the list of safe states by the end of the month.

Itching to get on a plane when borders open on October 26? We have compiled a list of the cheapest mainland-bound flights for when our borders are open.

Take a trip to Wilpena Pound or Flinders Ranges mountains in South Australia

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Jetstar is currently offering direct flights from Hobart to Adelaide for just $96, one way.

For those keen to holiday in SA, holding off until October 27 will land you the cheapest fares.

… or maybe a trip to the Gold Coast is more your style.

QUEENSLAND

Jetstar is offering flights to the Sunshine State from $138, one way.

The cheapest Hobart to Brisbane direct flights are on Friday, October 30.

Perhaps visit Litchfield National Park just outside of Darwin.

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Tickets to the top end can be snapped up for $265 through cheapflights.com.

Jetstar is offering the flights from Hobart to Darwin with a two hour stopover in Brisbane on October 30.

Take a tour of the nation’s capital.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Wotif.com is offering flights from Hobart to Canberra (via Adelaide) for $422.

October 26 is the cheapest day to fly for those keen to make a quick getaway to the nation’s capital as soon as borders open.

This flight changes providers from Qantas to Jetstar at the Adelaide stopover.

Join in on a bridge climb on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney. Picture: Bianca De Marchi

NEW SOUTH WALES

Jetstar currently offers $96 direct flights from Hobart to Sydney starting on October 26.

Please note that the Tasmanian government has not yet classed New South Wales as a “safe jurisdiction”.

However Mr Gutwein expressed optimism while making the border announcement on Friday.

“New South Wales is looking promising as well but we’ll continue to keep NSW under advisements for the next week or so,” he said.

Take a trip to the rugged coastlines of WA’s south west. Credit jarrad seng

WESTERN AUSTRALIA:

Hobart to Perth flights (via Sydney) are available for $387 with Virgin Australia on October 29.

However, the Western Australian government is yet to open ITS borders to the rest of Australia so be prepared to undergo quarantine if choosing to travel west any time soon.

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